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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

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Barnabas Dorr Palmer personal papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Call Number: RH MS P111
Overview

The papers include (1) a testimony to his recent left-handness sworn before Douglas County Clerk in 1867, (2) a manuscript titled "A sketch of my military history" which he entered in a penmanship contest, sponsored by William Oland Bourne, editor of the "Soldier's Friend", (3) a letter from General U.S. Grant awarding Palmer first prize in the contest, and (4) letter awarding Palmer a $50 prize.

Dates: 1867 - 1868